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CT scans of Egyptian mummies revealed that ancient Egyptians suffered heavily from atherosclerosis (clogged arteries) — proving that heart disease is not just a modern condition but has affected humans for <hl>at least 3,500 years</hl>.
SrcThe Lancet

Next evidence →Book of the DeadThe Book of the Dead was a collection of spells placed inside Egyptian coffins to guide the deceased through the underworld. One key test required the dead person's heart to be weighed against the feather of Ma'at — truth and justice.

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